Infection Control Preventionist Manager

Infection Preventionist Manager Location : University Health Full-Time | Leadership Role Join a mission-driven team committed to protecting patients, staff, and our broader healthcare community through evidence-based infection prevention strategies. As the Infection Preventionist Manager, you'll work alongside the Director of Infection Control & Prevention to lead and evolve a robust, system-wide program across hospitals and ambulatory care sites. This is more than a job-it's a career-defining leadership opportunity for someone with a passion for infection prevention, an eye for innovation, and the strategic mindset to drive continuous improvement in healthcare safety and quality. Partner with the Director to develop and implement strategic infection prevention initiatives across the health system. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of infection prevention professionals. Monitor, evaluate, and improve infection prevention policies and procedures in compliance with CDC, APIC, and other regulatory standards. Analyze and report complex infection control data to improve patient outcomes and financial performance. Serve as a subject matter expert in outbreak response, surveillance, and program development. Foster collaboration across departments and cultivate a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation. Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) Minimum 5 years of infection prevention experience in a hospital setting At least 3 years of recent acute care experience in infection prevention, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Current Texas RN License (for nursing candidates) Advanced expertise in infection control, epidemiology, infectious diseases, and sterilization practices Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data visualization tools (QI Macros), and electronic health record (EHR) platforms Demonstrated ability to lead performance improvement and analyze complex data sets to support strategic decisions At University Health, you won't just lead-you'll inspire. Make a measurable impact on patient safety and healthcare quality Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across hospitals and clinics Lead innovation in one of healthcare's most critical disciplines Take the next step in your infection prevention career. Apply now to become our next Infection Preventionist Manager and help shape the future of healthcare safety.